Federal Block Grant Award Summary

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment awarded the Department of Human Services Colorado $9.1M under the Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse program (CFDA 93.959) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This block grant supports the development and implementation of comprehensive substance use prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation activities throughout Colorado. The funding enables the state agency to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based initiatives addressing alcohol and drug abuse disorders while maintaining compliance with applicable federal regulations under 2 CFR Subpart F and 45 CFR Part 96.

As the designated state recipient, the Department of Human Services Colorado utilizes these funds to deliver direct substance abuse prevention and treatment services to vulnerable populations. The department's established practice of sub-awarding portions of federal grants to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and community service providers ensures collaborative implementation of substance use disorder services across Colorado's jurisdictions. These services encompass treatment programming, crisis intervention, recovery support, and prevention activities designed to address substance use disorders at the community level throughout the grant period.